NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and John Tavares
On John Tavares and the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: Tavares could visit with three to five teams in Los Angeles next week if the Islanders and Tavares don't have a contract in place a week from now. TSN:…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – UFAs Bozak, van Riemsdyk and Komarov
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Bozak, and James van Riemsdyk ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 and was asked about the likelihood of Tyler Bozak re-siging with the Maple Leafs. "I think it’s unlikely.…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Krug, Krejci, Backes, Kovalchuk and Nash
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Bruins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year, $2.8 million deal on Friday. Getting him signed to a reasonably priced contract could play a role in trade talks leading…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets … Top 20 Trade Bait
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Defenseman Ian Cole appears to be the only pending unrestricted free agent that the Blue Jackets have any interest in re-signing. Cole is interested in staying, but at this…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Open To Offers On No. 3 And A Mutual Interest In Tomas Plekanec
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens hold the No. 3 pick in Friday's draft and GM Marc Bergevin is open to listening to trade offers for the pick. “I’ll listen, I’m open,” Bergevin…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (interview with Mitch Marner) Marner will be restricted free agent after next season but is eligible for an extension after July 1st. When asked if he's ready for…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers need a right-handed defenseman and a top-six right winger. The Oilers have called the Senators about defenseman Erik Karlsson,…
NHL Rumors: Player Movement In Draft Top 10 … Rangers Getting Calls On Hayes
On the NHL Draft ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie: "I can tell you this, Kotkaniemi got multiple votes in the top 5 from the 10 scouts I talked to, same thing with Dobson. Hughes and Bouchard had more than one mention…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Lucic, Hutton, Grubauer and Carlson
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been told that trading Marian Hossa's contract this offseason is a "priority" for the Blackhawks. On the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson: The Stars 2017 first-round pick Miro Heiskanen is heading to…